I am involved in several co-curricular and extracurricular activities beyond my laboratory research.
I am involved in several co-curricular and extracurricular activities beyond my laboratory research.
High School Student Mentoring (2026)
Mentoring high school students in Willard Middle School (Berkeley) under the Be a Scientist Program
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Invited Public Library Talk (2025)
Delivered a public-facing talk on the role of aerosol technologies in advancing sustainable nanomaterials, aimed at engaging a non-specialist audience
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3 Mimute Thesis (3MT) (2023)
Winner of the first prize in the 3MT competition organized by the McDonnell International Scholars Academy
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Community Science Fair (2015 and 2016)
Winner of the third prize at an intercollegiate science fair organized by Raman Science Center, Nagpur, India
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Deployment of Arsenic Removal Technology in Rural California, USA (2024- present)
Gadgil Lab is collaborating closely with Allensworth Progressive Association (APA) for the deployment of effective arsenic removal technology for the population in Allenworth, CA (population ~1000)
Free Tuitions for Underprivileged Children (2013-2016)
Worked with 4 fellow students to provide free tutoring to 20 underprivileged students in Nagpur, India
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Field Research on Agrarian Crisis in Vidarbh, India (2016-2017)
Conducted an in-depth field study, through key informant interviews and focus group discussions, with local farmers in the Yavatmal region (Maharashtra, India) to understand systemic drivers leading to agricultural distress
Outside of work, I enjoy visiting parks, traveling, playing badminton and chess, bicycling, and baking, among other activities....